European powers established colonies in North America during the 16th-18th centuries. Colonies like Virginia and Massachusetts were founded for economic reasons but developed their own governments and societies. Differences emerged between the New England and Southern colonies as they relied on different economies like farming versus plantation agriculture.
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Early European Colonies in Social Studies
European powers established colonies in North America during the 16th-18th centuries. Colonies like Virginia and Massachusetts were founded for economic reasons but developed their own governments and societies. Differences emerged between the New England and Southern colonies as they relied on different economies like farming versus plantation agriculture.